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The Namaesti Monastery, dug in rock dated from 1547. It treasures the miracle working icon of Virgin Mary attributed to Evanghelist Luke.

The Bran Castle, built at the end of the XIIth century on a rock of 60 m hight. With its medieval atmosphere, this castle come to be connected with the legend of Count Dracula.

The Medieval City of Brasov, documentary attested in 1234 with the name of Corona which hosts the unique Black Church (the name comes from its black walls, result of the great fire from 1689) and many other historical testimonies.

The Peles Castle, the former royal residence was built at the initiative of King Charles I of Romania, outside the commune Podul Neagului that covered an area of 24 km in 1874, which received the name of Sinaia at the initiative of the sovereign. A year later, the first houses were built in the city centre. In 1876, it the construction of the railway from Ploie?ti to Predeal began, which passed through Sinaia. Simultaneously, between 1873 and 1875, the foundation of the Pele? Castle was built. This led to a ceremony that took place on 10/22 August 1875.

The price include one night accommodation at a 3 star hotel in Bran, transport by car or coach, English speaking guide, meals and visits to Namaiesti Monastery, Bran Castle, Black Church in Brasov and Peles Castle in Sinaia.